Criminal Justice News

Thursday, September 17, 2015

U.S. Marshals and Hopewell Police Still Searching for Stabbing Suspect

Richmond, VA - U.S. Marshals are releasing the following
information in the fugitive hunt for Ferlando Leon Monroe, a/k/a “FERB”, wanted
in the City of Hopewell (VA) for numerous charges, including Felonious Assault,
Burglary, Grand Larceny, Child Neglect and others. He is a suspect in the early
afternoon break-in and stabbing of a woman in Hopewell on July 19th.

U.S. Marshals and Hopewell Police Detectives stated that
Ferlando Monroe broke-in through a front window of a residence in the 700 block
of Davisville Court in Hopewell and had a verbal altercation with a female who
was in the home. The woman tried to call authorities but Monroe destroyed the
phone, grabbed a knife and slashed the woman on her hand and leg while her 4
year old child watched in fear. Monroe then fled the scene and the woman was
taken to the hospital with non-life threatning injuries.

Monroe has been known to frequent the Davisville Public
Housing Community in Hopewell and the Walnut Hill area in Petersburg. His last
known address is in the 1000 block of Sunnyside Avenue in Hopewell. Monroe has
a lengthy criminal history with numerous arrests for assault, malicious
wounding and weapon offences. He also has been known to have his hair braided
but it is believed to be short and tight at this time. Monroe is a black male,
5’11 and approximately 160 lbs.

“Anyone who will break-in a home in the middle of the
afternoon and intentionally stabs someone is a very dangerous individual. We
are still actively seeking him and will continue to search until he is
apprehended. We are pleading with the public to help us in any way possible,”
said Deputy United States Marshal Brian Stalnaker.

Anyone that may have had contact with or seen Monroe is
asked to contact the U.S. Marshals at 1-877-WANTED-2 (1-877-926-8332). The U.S.
Marshals Service is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the
arrest of Monroe. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

The USMS Regional Fugitive Task Force in Richmond consists
of investigators for the U.S. Marshals Service, Virginia State Police, Virginia
Department of Corrections, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the
Richmond, Chesterfield, and Hopewell Police Departments, as well as the
Chesterfield and Dinwidde Sheriff’s Office.